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TABLE Filed June 4', 1934 2 sheets-sheet 1 April 13, 1937. w. o. GooDw|N2,076,888

' TABLE y Filed June 4, 1954 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Hfs ATToRA/Ey PatentedApr, i3, 1&3?

i umts` sTArss Ars 7 claims.

The invention, in general, relates to improvements in a table, but moreparticularly to that type of table ordinarily termed a kitchen table,and in this instance, in particular, the invention contemplates incombination with a table which provides the feature of a dining table,an extendible ironing board, a so-called bread board, a rolling pin, andtherprovision of space for the reception of an electric flat iron, and awater sprinkler, and of the ironing board, the bread board, and therolling pin.

The invention further contemplates a table having the abovecharacteristics having oppositely folding leaves whereby the top area.of the table may be increased from its normal size, and

having, what may be termed, a disappearing ironing board installedtherewith which may be withdrawn from within the table frame or sidesand be rigidly supported and locked against one Y 20 ofthe side edges ofthe table top so that, during the operation, of ironing, the board orironing table can not swing laterally or become loosened from itsextended horizontal position.

The invention further contemplates a table 25 having the abovecharacteristics'which requires but the usual space required for anordinary kitchentable.

A further important object of the invention contemplates theinstallation of the several items l above mentioned (in a table of theabove type whereby the conservation of space, time andV labor, may beobtained, as well Aas the saving of many steps of the housewife or theperson in whose place such devices may be installed.

The invention further contemplates `a device having the abovecharacteristics which provides compactness, simplicity of operation` andof construction,Y and which may be manufactured at, comparatively, avery small cost, and which proi- 'vides a table of neat designnotwithstanding the addition thereto of the items above mentioned. Theinvention also provides the installation of an electric device to whichthe iron may be connected and to which connection may be made to thesource of electrical supply.

These and other objects of the invention may be better understood fromthe several illustrations in the accompanying drawings, and from thedescription as more fully described in the following specification, andmore particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

In the several illustrations,

Figure 1 is perspective view of the invention as seen from the end fromwhich the ironing 55 board may be withdrawn.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the invention vwith a position of thenear table leaf broken away, showing the position or place ofinstallation of the bread board and the rolling pin.

Figure 3 is a plan view of the invention, with the top and leaves of thetable removed and showing, in general, the position of the ironingboard, the bread board, the rolling pin, the flat iron, and the watersprinkler, as is installed within the sides or frame of the table, andthe electrical device to which electrical connections may be made to theelectric iron and the source of electric supply.

Figure 4 is a sectional View taken on the plane fl-il, of Figure 3,showing top and leaf in place.

Figure 5 is a sectional View taken on the plane 5 5, of Figures 3 andLl, showing top and leaves in place.

Figure 6 is a sectional view as seen from the plane 4 4, of Figure 3,but showing the ironing board withdrawn and installed in its extendedposition as when being used in performing ironing operations, andshowing top and leaf in place.

Figure .7 is a plan view oi' Figure 6.

Figure 8 is an enlarged detail sectional view showing a method offastening closure in its normal closed position. i

In the illustrations similar characters refer to similar partsthroughout. Y

This invention contemplates an ironing board III, a bread board I I, arolling pin I2, and, in this instance, a type of table I3, commonlyknown as a kitchen table, in combination with each other. 'I'he table,in this instance, is,'however, provided with oppositely folding leavesI3', which provides means for enlarging the top area of the table shouldit be required. The table has the usual top I4, sides or frame I5, andlegs I6. In one Side of the frame I5, as side il, an opening I8 isprovided through which a tube I9, is inserted and there fastened in anysuitable manner in the position shown. The tube provides a receptaclefor the rolling pin l2. In another side of fra-me I5, as side 20, isprovided an elongated opening or slot 2l, through which the bread boardII, may be inserted. The board II is supported by guide rails 22, and isfastened in any suitable manner ito opposite vside frames Ztl, and 23.In side frame l5, as side 24, is provided an opening 2E, which is closedby a hinged closure 26, the purpose of which will be explained later,and, as well, the means for holding the same in its closed uprightposition. In the side 2li, is suitably fastened double wall-sockets 21,to which electric connection may be made to an electric iron 28, and tothe source of electrical supply being located at some convenient placein the room in which my invention may be installed. Extending acrossfrom sides 29 to 23, and back from side 24, is provided a shelf or plate29, having an upstanding portion 30, which provides a place for thereception and support for the iron 28, and a water sprinkler, 3l Theplate 29, being fastened in any suitable manner to the side frames 26,23, and 24.

As previously mentioned, the ironing board I8, may be termed adisappearing ironing board for the reason that it may be returned fromits outwardly extended usable position to its unusable or unseenposition within the side frames I5, and under the top I4, of the tableI3. In this case, the padding, and such like, is not being shown on theironing board.

The general construction, scheme, and installation of an ironing boardto a table, and the position to which it is placed when being used inperforming ironing operations, will be clearly understood by referringto, particularly, Figures 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. In this instance, in orderto support the board I0, in its outwardly extended position, as is shownin Figures 6 and 7, the board is provided on its one end, as at end I',and on the underside thereof, outstanding lugs 32, which prevent theboard from being pried up when a weight or force is being applied uponthe top of the board beyond the brace or strut 33, which is hingedlyfastened to the underside of the board, as by a hinge 34, placed asuitable distance out from the end I0'. 'I'he remaining portion I0, ofthe board, beyond hinge 34, is further supported against a hinged brace35, and is hingedly secured at its -lower endto brace 35, as by a hinge36, the other 4*or upper end thereof being supported against a stop 31,which is secured by any suitable means to the underside of board I0. Inorder to further support the board in its extended position, as is shownin Figures 6 and '7, and to prevent the board from being moved or swunglaterally from the position shown in Figure 7, an adjustable locking andlimit stop mechanism is provided consisting of several parts or membersincluded in which are, in this instance, two pairs of identicaltelescoping members comprising, in each pair, a permanently positionedrod 38, over which is telescoped a tube 39. The bar or rod 38, issecured through a suitable loop or staple 4I), provided in a plate 4 I,which is securely fastened by any suitable means to the inside ofside-frame I1, the bar 38, being suitably formed at its end 38', in amanner such that the same can not be withdrawn from its fastening orloop 46. Over the free end of bar 38, is fastened, as, for instance, bymeans of sweating together, a short piece of tubing 42, which is adaptedto freely slide through the tube 39. Over the end of the .tube 39, as atA39', is threaded a screw-cap 43, having a central opening 44, throughwhich rod 38, is adapted to loosely fit. The tubing 42 and cap 43provide means for limiting the outward movement of tube 39 when theboard I6 is being withdrawn to its Yusable or extended position shown inFigures 6 and 7. The tube 39, being threaded, as at 39, to receive anadjusting or limiting nut 45, is inserted through a suitable opening 46,provided in -an angle-bar 41, which is suitably positioned and fastenedby any suitable means, as by screws 48, to the underside of the end I0', of the board I6.

When the board I0, is in its retracted position Ywithin the side framesI5, of the table, as is shown in Figures 3 and 4, the closure 26, isnormally held in its closed position by means of, as for instance,

a spring actuated button catch 49. to withdraw the board I8, for use,the closure 26, is swung open on its hinges 50. The board I8, beingwithdrawn to its extended position, as particularly shown in Figure 6,causes the telescoping mechanism to be in its extended position, which,being in the proper adjustment, prevents the board I0, from beingWithdrawn further than is shown in Figures 6 and 7, that being, to apoint where the end of the board and the edge of the table coincide withone another, as at I. In order to bring the board up to the positionshown in Figure 6, and so that the stops or lugs 32, are snugly againstthe underside of the top of the table, the closure 26, is swung back toits normal position, or so that the bottom of the notches 52, providedin the closure, and which match with the tubes 39, press tightly againstthe tubes 39.

When it is desired to return the board I0, to its normal or unseenposition, it becomes only necessary to open the closure 26, releasebrace 35 from stop 37, and pull out on the brace 33, the board will thendrop below the top of the table suiciently so that the board and thetelescoping mechanism may be pushed back to its, as before mentioned,normal or out-of-the-way position within the side-frames I5, of thetable I3. A longitudinal central support 53, being provided upon whichthe ironing board is being supported when the same is in its retractedposition.

Having thus described my invention it can be readily understood that theminor details of its construction may be altered in several ways withoutdeparting from the spirit and scope of the` invention, and withoutlosing any of its attendant advantages. Therefore, what is claimed isdesired to be secured by Letters Patent.

I claim:

1. A table of the character described, having a box-like side frame anda horizontally retractible ironing board installed within said frame,said frame and board being connected to each other by an adjustabletelescoping mechanism, an opening in one of the sides of said framethrough which to withdraw said board, a hinged closure for closing saidopening, said telescoping mechanism and said closure being adapted torigidly support said board in its withdrawn position against one of theside edges of the top of the table, and hinged means for supporting theboard in its usable position on being withdrawn.

2. A table of the character described, having a box-like side frame anda horizontally retractible ironing board installed within said frameimmediately beneath the top of the table, adjustable telescopingmechanism connecting said frame and board together, an opening in one ofthe sides of said frame through which the said board may be withdrawn,means for rigidly supporting the board in its usable withdrawn positionagainst one of the side edges of the top of the table, said telescopingmechanism adapted to limit the distance to which the board may beWithdrawn, and means to adjust the limit of outward travel of saidtelescoping mechanism.

3. A table of the character described, having a box-like side frame anda horizontally retractible ironing board installed within said frameimmediately beneath the top of the table, an opening in one of the sidesof said frame through which said board may be withdrawn, a hingedclosure for said opening and for supporting the said board in its usablewithdrawn position, adjustable telescoping mechanism with which toattach said board and frame together and for On desiring CTI limitingthe distance to which the said board may be. Withdrawn from within thesaid frame, the said closure providing means by which to raise andrigidly support the board in its usable Withdrawn position level withthe top of thetable, and means for rigidly supporting the ironing boardin its withdrawn position against one of the side edges of the top ofthe table.

4. A table of the character described, having a box-like side frame anda horizontally retractible ironing board installed Within the said frameimmediately beneath the top of the table, adjustable telescopingmechanism with which to attach said board and table to one another, anopening in the side frame through which the ironing board `may be moved,a hinged closure for said opening, said mechanism being adapted to limitthe distance to which the said board may be withdrawn from within thetable, and said closure together with hinged braces rproviding means forrigidly supporting the ironing board in its usable. position against oneof the side edges of the top of the table.

5. A table of the character described, having a box-like side frame anda horizontally retractible ironing board installed within the said frameimmediately beneath the top of the table, adjustable telescopingmechanism with which to attach said board and table to one another, anopening in the said -frame through which to operate said board, a hingedclosure for said opening, said mechanism being adapted to limit theoutward and inward travel of the said board, means for adjusting thelimit of movement of said mechanism, the said closure being adapted torigidly support the said board in its outwardly Withdrawn position levelwith the top of the table and the said board and telescoping mechanismagainst lateral movement, and hinged members being so arranged andadapted to rmly support the board in a horizontal usable position.

6. A table of the character described, having a box-like side frame anda horizontally retractible ironing board associated therewith,adjustable telescoping mechanism providing connection between said boardand table, an vopening provided in one of the sides of said framethrough which the said board may be moved, a hinged closure for closingsaid opening and for supporting the board in its outwardly withdrawnposition, and means upon which to support said board and telescopingmechanism in a retracted position within said frame.

V'7. An ironing board retractibly secured to and Within the sides of abox-like frame of a table, adjustable telescoping mechanism forconnecting said board with one of the sides of said frame, means bywhich to adjust and limit the movement of said mechanism, a cl'osableopening provided in said frame through which said board and mechanismmay move, a hinged closure for closing said opening and for supportingsaid mechanism and the board on being withdrawn from within said frame,and a suitable arrangement of hinged members and said mechanism beingadapted to rigidly support said board in its usable position and againstany lateral or downward force.

WILLIAM OWEN GOODWIN.

